Epiphone Les Paul Classic Ebony
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Epiphone
Les Paul Classic Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
482192
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Les Paul Classic Ebony
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Epiphone Les Paul Classic Ebony is a solid choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone and feel without the premium price tag. It’s surprisingly versatile thanks to the CTS controls, letting you dial in everything from thick rhythm tones to searing leads. This is an excellent guitar for gigging musicians and budding shredders alike.
Product Description
- Epiphone Les Paul Classic Ebony
- Electric Guitar
- Modern Collection
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian laurel
- Fretboard inlays: Trapezoid
- Cream-coloured neck and body binding
- Neck profile: Slim taper
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico Pro Custom humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume
- 2 Tone
- 3-Way switch
- CTS Electronics - Coil-splitting and phase switching
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Stopbar tailpiece
- Colour: Ebony (Black)
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides excellent sustain and a warm, resonant tone.
- • Alnico Pro Custom pickups deliver high-output, articulate tones suitable for rock.
- • CTS electronics offer coil-splitting and phase switching for tonal flexibility.
- • Slim taper neck profile is comfortable for extended playing sessions.
CONS
- • Ebony finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance.
- • Weight, typical of Les Pauls, may be a factor for some players.
- • While versatile, it leans towards rock and blues; lacks a truly modern, scooped sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Alnico Pro Custom Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
LockTone Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a noticeably hotter output and a more refined high-end response, providing a more aggressive and articulate tone.
The slim taper profile generally is comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, though individual preferences vary.
They provide useful tonal options, adding a degree of single-coil character and a slightly different phase response, but don’t expect them to perfectly emulate a vintage single-coil.
